Don't know why I can't get this reply to post to the original topic...

Hi again,

well it occurred to me that my Heathkit signal tracer has binding posts on the front so you can use its output transformer and speaker (DUH!). So, I connected it up, along with a 1K 10 watt resistor to sub for the field coil, threw caution to the wind and powered it up and it works! (I gotta get a variac!). I found and ordered a transformer & speaker at vintage-electronics.com from another Philco model that uses 6V6 push-pull for audio out. Since it has no cabinet & is missing the loop antenna, I think I will order from AES a loop antenna and universal antenna coil to replace the existing one and match the new antenna to the radio.

Should be a fun restoration, it has around 32 wax caps to replace plus the electrolytics, plus all that crud on the chassis... oh, and needs a dial glass...

mark

:Yesterday I picked up a Philco 50-1727 chassis at the local electronics surplus store for $15.00. Looks to be complete with all tubes, just appears to be coated with 58 years worth of crud/cigarette smoke. downloaded the schematic from here, looks like all it will need to be complete is an output transformer (32-8379) & speaker (36-1630) Anybody know where I could find such things or reasonable substitutes? I guess any speaker would do as long as it matches the output of whatever transformer I end up getting.
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:Thanks, Mark

Try this link as a start for a dial glass.
Good luck.

Terry F

http://www.alanjesperson.com/gn_repro.htm#1942%20Zenith%20Dial%20Glass%20Replacement

:Try this link as a start for a dial glass.
:Good luck.
:
:Terry F
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:http://www.alanjesperson.com/gn_repro.htm#1942%20Zenith%20Dial%20Glass%20Replacement

Hmmm, nothing there... I think all the dial repros that are available are for the older, more popular Philcos. There's a picture of the dial in the Riders info though, with (conveniently) a ruler below it. I think i can reproduce it on the computer, print on transparency and sandwich it between 2 pieces of plexiglass.

Anyway, here's some pics:

Sometimes I feel like one of those people who's always bringing home sick and bedraggled animals to nurse back to health, only with radios

Check this link for dials that you can copy/past/size/print as a decal and then affix to either cut glass or plastic:

http://www.indianaradios.com/Antique%20Radio%20Tuning%20Dials%201.htm

Also, I have had luck with getting a 1941 NOS Philco dial cover from Dave Frush

www.parts2many@aol.com

Good luck.
Terry F